Emerging Leaders Pathway 01

Serving, for the purpose of exposure

Spend a summer finding out what ministry actually is

Six to twelve weeks inside a local church, alongside a pastor, with real work to do and people who will talk with you about it.

Apply for the Internship What it involves

The internship at a glance

6–12 weeks, over the summer
10+ hours per week alongside a pastor
College aged students, no prior training needed

What it is for

Exposure, not a decision

The internship does not ask you to have your calling worked out. It is designed for the student who wants to live a faithful life of service to Jesus and is curious what that looks like inside a local church. Some interns leave clearer about ministry. Some leave clearer that it is not for them. Both are a good summer.

01

Personal Spiritual Formation

Develop a daily, interactive relationship with God.

02

Theological Formation

Explore biblical theology, systematic theology, and the nature and purpose of the church for life and ministry.

03

Practical Ministry Formation

Identify and experience potential ministry domains.

How It Works

A summer of rhythms

The same five rhythms every Emerging Leaders pathway runs, at the pace of a summer.

  • Ministry service with a pastor

    Intentional, measured ministry opportunities within the context of a local church.

    10+ hrs / week

  • Plenary sessions

    A brief introduction to biblical theology and systematic theology.

    3–6 times

  • Intentional dialogues with pastors

    Ministry-specific discussions led by pastors in their own areas of ministry.

    3–6 times

  • Book discussion & debrief

    An informal meeting to read and discuss assigned articles and books.

    2–4 times

  • Ecclesiology studies

    An overview study of the nature of the New Testament church.

    2–4 times

Who It Is For

Is this you?

The internship is open to any college-aged student who is interested in exposure to ministry in the local church. No prior training is expected.

These characteristics are discussed with every applicant across all three pathways:

  • Has a firm grasp on the gospel and its implications in all of life
  • Is humble and teachable
  • Has a track record of faithfulness and godly character
  • Is aligned with the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of the Saturation Family of Churches
  • Models leadership capabilities
  • Works well with others and submits to a plurality of leadership

Ready for more?

Ministry Residency

If a summer leaves you wanting to test a call properly rather than sample it, the next pathway runs six months or more and is open to men and women 21 and older.

See the Ministry Residency →

Next Steps

Spend the summer here

Six churches across two counties, and a summer that will tell you something either way.

01 Apply for theInternship 02 CompareThe pathways 03 MeetThe churches